Intel® Socket 1151for 7^th/6^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors,Supports Intel® 14nm CPU,Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0,* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.,* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Intel® Z270

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,Dual Channel Memory Architecture,Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).,* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.

DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays,- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz,Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports,Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support,- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz,Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB

Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology,Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology

3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1,1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode),2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)

1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)*¹,1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)*²,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support,Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*³,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁴

Intel® I211, 1 x Gigabit LAN,Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s),ASUS Turbo LAN Utility

- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking,- DTS Connect,- DTS Headphone:X,- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs,- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality,Realtek® ALC S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3,- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *⁵,- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input(Line-in),- Front panel audio connector (AAFP),- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,Audio Feature :,- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference,- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A, Support 3A power output),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at back panel, , USB Type-C^TM, Support 3A power output),6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board),8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board),Intel® Z270 Chipset :,ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :

- 8+4 Digital Phase Power Design,- TUF Components (New Alloy Choke, Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard),- TUF Thermal Armor,- Thermal Radar 2+,- TUF ICe,"We Got Your Back!" Shape Force,- Dust Defenders,- TUF Fortifier,- Onboard Button : Power,- File Transfer,- ASUS O.C. Tuner,Special Memory O.C. Design,TUF Features:,TUF ENGINE! Power Design :,- ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility,Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :,Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel :,- TUF ESD Guards 2,- TUF LANGuard,File Transfer,- Cloud GO!,- USB BIOS Flashback,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface,CPU Installation Tool,- Three-step simplicity and safety,OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology,- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance,- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback,- MemOK!,ASUS TPU :,- Auto Tuning,AURA :,- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices,- Turbo LAN,- PC Cleaner,- Precision Tweaker 2,- ASUS O.C. Profile,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode,- Multi-language BIOS,Overclocking Protection :,- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall),Turbo App,ASUS EPU :,- EPU,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- AI Suite 3,- Ai Charger,ASUS EZ DIY :,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- ASUS EZ Flash 3,- ASUS Q-Shield,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Connector,M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds),ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM

1 x USB 3.1 Type-A,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1,1 x TUF Detective USB port,2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),1 x USB 3.1 USB Type-C^TM,5 x Audio jack(s),4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback),1 x Optical S/PDIF out,1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s),1 x DisplayPort,1 x HDMI

5 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (5 x 4-pin),1 x Assistant Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin),3 x T_Sensor Connector,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin),1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin),1 x CPU OV,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x MemOK! button(s),1 x W_Pump+ Header,1 x AAFP connector,1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x Power-on button(s),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin),1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)(Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt),1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector,2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s),1 x COM port(s) connector(s),1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only),6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin),1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)

1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set,1 x Accessory Package(s):,- 2 x PCIe x16 slot dust cover(s),- 3 x PCIe x1 slot dust cover(s),1 x TUF Certification card(s),1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region),1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)(white),1 x CPU installation tool,1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1),ASUS Q-Shield,4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M),User´s manual,1 x M.2 Screw Package,1 x Supporting DVD

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

*⁶,Windows® 7 32-bit *⁶,Windows® 8.1 64-bit *⁶,Windows® 7 64-bit *⁶,Windows® 10 64-bit

12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ),ATX Form Factor

*1. The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.
*2. vertical
*3. These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*4.Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® processors. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
*5. Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio
*6. Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors